The Chastity of Alesha

Palau

That night Amar met his father and mother who were sitting casually watching television in the family room while enjoying a warm tea and a plate of fried bananas.

"Dad, Mother, Amar want to say something to Father and Mother" said Amar and sat down to join his father and mother.

"What's up, son?" ask Ms. Aisyah.

"Look Dad, Mom, if Amar has got a job in Jakarta, Amar wants to marry Alesha. Do Mom and Dad approve of it?" ask Amar.

Bu Aisyah and Mr. Usman were shocked to hear Amar's words. They look at each other. But a moment later they smiled at his son.

"Alhamdulillah" said the parents of Amar.

"What do you mean by Alesha the daughter of Bu Dahlia? " ask Usman.

"Yes Dad" replied Amar.

"Of course, mom and dad approve of you, son. But isn't Nak Alesha working in Jakarta?" ask Mr. Usman.

"Esha came home this afternoon Dad. Before Esha returned to Jakarta, Amar intended to preach Esha. If accepted, God willing Amar will soon marry Esha as soon as he gets a job later" Amar said.

"Then ... since when did you get in touch with Nak Alesha?" ask Mr. Usman.

"Dad knows for himself, Amar and Alesha have been best friends. But since long time ago Amar liked Alesha Father, Mother," said Amar.

"Then does Nak Alesha like you too? " ask Mr. Usman again.

"That's ... Amar doesn't know yet" replied Amar.

"You make sure first if Nak Alesha also likes you, then the father will propose to him for you son," said Mr. Usman.

"In a moment," said Ms. Aisyah and went into her room.

A few minutes later Aisyah came out carrying something in her hand.

"Son, this is your mother's ring. Your father used to give you this ring when your father proposed to you," said Ms. Aisyah and then extended a ring and the box to Amar. Amar welcomed the ring.

"That means this ring is decades old and you still have it?" ask Amar.

"Yes, son, later if you find your prospective companion, mother wants you to put this ring on her finger" said Ms. Aisyah.

"Thank you, God willing" said

Amar´s.

"Hopefully this ring fits on Nak Alesha's finger" said Mr. Usman.

"Aamiin .. then Amar excuse me to go to the room first want to rest."

"Yes my son" said Bu Aisyah. Mr. Usman just nodded his head.

Amar went into his room and laid his body on the bed. Amar observed the ring his mother had given him.

"The beautiful ring. Is Esha going to accept my proposal and want to wear this ring? Oh Allah .. I love him very much. But does Esha love me too? Please help me, O Allah, make Esha accept my proposal. I would love to be his priest. I want to make her happy. Bless us, O Allah ...."

That night Amar could not sleep. He was troubled to think of a way to reveal his heart to the girl of his heart.

***

That morning Esha went to her father's grave. Ms. Dahlia has gone to the catering. For several months Esha had not made a pilgrimage to his father's tomb. Esha stepped slowly towards the burial area located not far from her home.

"Assalamu'alaikum father, Esha kangen at all father. Are you the same as Esha? It feels like it's been a long time since Esha hasn't visited me."

Esha read al-Fatiha's letter to her father.

"Dad forgive Esha. Esha's not a good boy. Esha has lied to my mother a lot. But Esha was forced. Esha no longer knew what to do. Sometimes Esha feels life is unfair well ...."

"Destiny has brought Esha to meet someone whom Esha loves very much. But ... It looks like Esha is in love with the wrong person. Forgive Esha father, Esha has married without a father and a mother watching. Esha is married to Raffi. But Raffi's sister remarried to another woman. Why did this all happen to Esha's father? What's wrong Esha?"

Esha's cry broke out at her father's grave. It was at her father's tomb that Esha poured out all the turmoil of her heart that she could not pour out on her mother for now.

***

Mr. Imron focused on driving his car at medium speed to Soekarno-Hatta airport. Aulia sat in the back with Raffi.

"Where did Raffi end up?" aulia asked breaking the silence in the car.

Raffi is engrossed in playing his phone and does not care about Aulia's questions. Aulia was upset.

"Sir Raffi!" Aulia raised her voice.

"What the hell is Lia. I'm busy" said Raffi still focused on his phone.

Aulia pursed her lips. Aulia felt neglected.

Raffi was surprised when he opened his phone, he did not receive a single message or call from Esha. Messages and whatsapp messages are full of congratulations from the staff at the office and also friends. Raffi tries to contact Esha but is not picked up. Raffi tried again but there was no answer.

Where are you, baby, why don't you pick up my phone? Are you okay? inner Raffi.

Raffi tried to contact Esha dozens of times but still no answer.

Honey ... are you mad at me? raffi again.

Raffi tries to send whatsapp message to Esha.

{ Where are you darling? }

{ Darling I went to the apartment but you're not there. Where did you actually go? }

{ Why did you bring all your clothes? Your car doesn't exist? }

{ Why did you leave me without news? }

{ Honey, why didn't you answer my phone? }

{ Honey, I can go crazy thinking about you .... }

Raffi sent a lot of messages but Esha did not respond. Raffi is getting upset. His face looks tense.

"Actually Kak Raffi sms-an sama who?" ask Aulia astonished.

"It's none of your business!" sahut Raffi's.

"But Lia Kak Raffi's wife, Lia deserves to know everything about Raffi's sister."

"Actually who is the woman that Raffi loves? Answer sis! Lia want to know who he is?" aulia asked with emotion.

But Raffi did not answer Aulia's question. Raffi threw his face away. Raffi turned his gaze out the window. Aulia was more upset with Raffi's attitude that always ignored her.

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